SLLS686D October   2005  – July 2024 MAX3221E

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  ESD Ratings - IEC Specifications
    4. 5.4  Recommended Operating Conditions
    5. 5.5  Thermal Information
    6. 5.6  Electrical Characteristics
    7. 5.7  Electrical Characteristics: Driver
    8. 5.8  Electrical Characteristics: Receiver
    9. 5.9  Electrical Characteristics: Auto-Power Down
    10. 5.10 Switching Characteristics: Driver
    11. 5.11 Switching Characteristics: Receiver
    12. 5.12 Switching Characteristics: Auto-Power Down
    13. 5.13 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Power
      2. 7.3.2 RS-232 Driver
      3. 7.3.3 RS-232 Receiver
      4. 7.3.4 RS-232 Status
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 9.2 Support Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

3 Description

The MAX3221E is a single driver, single receiver RS-232 solution operating from a single VCC supply. The RS-232 pins provide IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection. The device meets the requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and provides the electrical interface between an asynchronous communication controller and the serial-port connector. The charge pump and four small external capacitors allow operation from a single 3V to 5.5V supply. These devices operate at data signaling rates up to 250kbit/s and a maximum of 30V/µs driver output slew rate.

Flexible control options for power management are available. Auto-power down disables driver and charge pump when the receiver is disconnected or the remote driver is power down. The drivers can be manually enabled or disabled. INVALID output goes low when receiver input is unconnected or power off.

Package Information
PART NUMBERPACKAGE(1)PACKAGE SIZE(2)
MAX3221ESSOP (DB, 16)6.2mm × 7.8mm
TSSOP (PW, 16)5mm × 6.4mm
(1) For more information, see Section 11.
(2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
MAX3221E Block Diagram Block Diagram